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In this article, we explain what you need to know about the costs, admission requirements, visas, and scholarships in Lithuania.
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We discuss the features of higher education in Lithuania in a separate article.
| Type of program | Duration (years) | Min. cost per year | Avg. cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional bachelor's degree | 3 | 2,260 USD | 2,486 USD |
| Bachelor's degree | 3-4 | 2,970 USD | 3,661 USD |
| Master's degree | 2 | 2,260 USD | 4,520 USD |
| Integrated degree | 5-6 | 3,616 USD | 10,170 USD |
| Doctorate degree | 4 | 3,842 USD | 9,040 USD |
| Expenses | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Food | 169 USD |
| Accommodation | 608 USD / 410 USD / 85 USD |
| Public transportation | 33 USD |
| Internet (60 Mbps) | 15 USD |
| Clothing and footwear | 45-56 USD |
Choosing a university is a responsible and difficult step. To make a conscious decision, it is necessary to assess the criteria for finding a university and program. They may vary depending on your learning goals, but there are five main points that we recommend paying attention to.
Pay attention to the rankings of universities in your field of study. For example, bachelorsportal, QS or THE offer up-to-date statistics. Read the reviews from graduates — they are usually posted on the pages of the same rating systems, or on the websites of universities. Check out the list of in-demand professions in Lithuania — they make it easier to obtain a residence permit and employment.
Other criteria. Find out about placements and costs of hostels on the websites of universities. Check out the curriculum in the chosen field, find out if the university has internships and student exchange programs. Get to know the three major cities of Lithuania: Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda. The main universities of the country are concentrated in these cities.
UniPage specialists will help you choose a university based on your interests, strengths and weaknesses, academic experience, and budget. We will save you time and effort. You do not have to understand ratings, requirements, and documents.
We advise on admission to Lithuania, the Czech Republic, the USA, the UK, and many other countries. We supervise the entire admission process: selecting a university according to your criteria, filling out applications, and receiving an invitation letter.
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Advanced searchYou can apply to programs after 11th grade. Basic requirements include:
In order for your certificate or diploma to have legal force in Lithuania, you must pass the recognition procedure at the Education Quality Assessment Center (SKVC). Without this, some universities will not allow you to study. However, there are some universities, such as the European Humanities University, that have the right to independently recognize applicants' documents. Specify information about legalization on the website or admissions office of your chosen university.
We advise you to undergo the legalization procedure as early as possible, given that the process can take up to three months.
List of required documents:
If you are an EU citizen or have Lithuanian roots, you can apply through the LAMA BPO unified admission system. It has 16 universities and 19 colleges. The advantage is that the application is submitted immediately to all of your selected universities, for no more than 9 programs. You just need to pay the state fee. All other candidates apply directly to the university.
Applications must be submitted on the university website. But before doing so, you must go through the procedure for recognizing a certificate/diploma: at the university itself, if it has the right to independently conduct the procedure, or at the Education Quality Assessment Center (SKVC). Then, choose up to three programs, submit documents, and pay the registration fee of 68-124 USD.
In Lithuania, there are integrated programs that allow you to combine bachelor’s and master’s studies. The application procedure is not much different from that of a bachelor’s program, but the requirements for them are obviously higher. Often, students are required to write a motivation letter or go through an interview. Because the admissions committee takes these components very seriously, prepare for them in advance.
Application deadlines vary from university to university. Most stop accepting them in June, July, and November. Below are the deadlines for admission to major Lithuanian universities. Always double check these dates on the official website of the university.
| University | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Vilnius University | June 1 |
| Kaunas University of Technology | November 30 |
| Klaipėda University | June 30 |
| Vytautas Magnus University | June 1 |
| European Humanities University | July 5 |
For admission to a Lithuanian institution, you will need:
Some universities ask to provide a motivation letter.
A few months before the start of admission, you should go through the procedure for recognizing a diploma at the Center for Assessing the Quality of Education (SKVC). Your scores will be assessed according to the Lithuanian system and a certificate of compliance with academic disciplines will be issued. After that, submit your documents on the university website.
If you are going to study in Lithuanian, you need to take a language proficiency test at the university, which is often conducted online. You also have the option to enroll in an English-language program. For master’s studies, there are more such options than at other levels. To study in English, you must provide an IELTS or TOEFL certificate.
| University | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Vilnius University | June 1 |
| Kaunas University of Technology | November 30 |
| Klaipėda University | June 30 |
| Vytautas Magnus University | June 1 |
| European Humanities University | July 5 |
To study at a doctorate program at a Lithuanian university, your master's degree must be recognized in the country and be in the same (or related) field that you are applying for.
Applications can only be made through the university website. You will need to provide all the required documents, recommendations, and a receipt of the registration fee payment.
Once your application is approved, you may be scheduled for an interview. Only after successfully passing the interview, the university will send an acceptance letter, which will need to be signed and returned by mail.
| University | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Vilnius University | September 16 |
| Kaunas University of Technology | May 14 |
| Vytautas Magnus University | August 1 |
| European Humanities University | August 28 |
Scholarships will help to save on study costs, but unfortunately there are many offered in Lithuania. You can find more information on Study LT in the scholarships section or on university websites. We discuss the most interesting ones below[1].
This is a program for foreigners from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Georgia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Moldova, and Ukraine. Only 70 seats are available. Successful candidates will receive monthly payments of 452 USD.
Requirements:
There are two types of financial assistance: scholarships and social benefits. To receive them, you need to be a foreigner with Lithuanian roots (even a distant Lithuanian relative is enough) and be a university/college student.
As a rule, the amount of social payments is from 229 USD to 360 USD per month. Fellows also receive a one-time payment of 13,955 USD for one semester.
Kaunas University of Technology offers a wide range of scholarships:
The European Humanities University (EHU) is a Belarusian university located in Vilnius. It offers a wide range of scholarships from 139 USD per month to one-time grants of 2,260 USD, awarded based on academic achievement.
EHU also has an emergency fund for students who cannot study at Belarusian universities for political reasons.
Vilnius University is ranked 400th in the list of the best universities in the world and first in Lithuania according to QS[2]. Scholarships range from significant one-time grants and partial discounts to full tuition coverage.
Most often, these scholarships are available to the most successful students, with few exceptions. For example, the Foreign Student Scholarship is a scholarship for foreign students. The amount of payments is from 45 USD/month to 136 USD/month.
After the official enrollment, the university will issue an invitation document, on the basis of which you will receive a national category D visa for one year. The term of consideration is approximately 15 days after filling out the application. You will have to pay a fee of 136 USD for the service.
List of required documents[3]:
After a year of studying, you will be issued a temporary residence permit for one year. While studying, you can renew it annually. You can apply for one at the Lithuanian Migration Department by submitting an electronic application through the MIGRIS system.
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